ClosedResearch2025 ITRP Selection Round

2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP — NSW

Up to $300K available

Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer

The NSW Government will provide co-investment support for NSW applicants that were successful in the Commonwealth Industrial Transformation and Research Program (ITRP) ARC's 2025 ITRP Selection Round. Funding supports NSW-based research, training, staff, students, equipment and related activities within eligible ITRP hubs and centres.

Funding

Up to $300K

Closed

9 Mar 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Be a New South Wales-led bid awarded funding from the Commonwealth's 2025 Industrial Transformation Research Program in the Research Hub or Training Centre streams • Be headquartered in New South Wales, with headquarters remaining in New South Wales for the period of the RAAP Agreement • Have at least 40 per cent of operations spent in New South Wales • Use grant funds only on activities undertaken within New South Wales and on staff, students or equipment located in New South Wales • Not be an unsuccessful applicant under the Commonwealth Industrial Transformation and Research Program ARC's 2025 ITRP Selection Round
To be eligible, applicants must be a New South Wales-led bid awarded funding from the Commonwealth's 2025 Industrial Transformation Research Program in the Research Hub or Training Centre streams, be headquartered in New South Wales for the period of the RAAP Agreement, and have at least 40 per cent of operations spent in New South Wales. Grant funds must only be used on activities undertaken within New South Wales and on staff, students or equipment located in New South Wales. Unsuccessful applicants under the Commonwealth ITRP ARC's 2025 ITRP Selection Round are not eligible.

What's Funded

Eligible grant activities must be undertaken within New South Wales and may include employing technical and engagement staff at NSW nodes, supporting scholarships or fellowships for students or post-doctoral researchers located in NSW, supporting travel or exchanges for NSW-based researchers or visits to NSW, covering rent or fit-out of NSW offices and laboratories, and purchasing or leasing instrumentation or plant equipment located in NSW.

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Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include increased research and training excellence in New South Wales, attraction of research and training talent and investment into New South Wales, enhanced impact of NSW ITRP hubs and centres, and increased translation of intellectual property and development of future workforce needs.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

researchtraininginnovationemploymentcapital_expenditure

Keywords

RAAPITRPIndustrial Transformation Research Programresearch hubstraining centresco-investmentNew South Walesresearch

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the 2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP?

The 2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP is a research grant offered by Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer in Australia, providing Up to $300K in funding. The NSW Government will provide co-investment support for NSW applicants that were successful in the Commonwealth Industrial Transformation and Research Program (ITRP) ARC's 2025 ITRP Selection Round. Funding supports NSW-based research, training, staff, students, equipment and related activities within eligible ITRP hubs and centres.
2

How much funding does the 2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP provide?

The 2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP provides Up to $300K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the 2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP?

  • Be a New South Wales-led bid awarded funding from the Commonwealth's 2025 Industrial Transformation Research Program in the Research Hub or Training Centre streams
  • Be headquartered in New South Wales, with headquarters remaining in New South Wales for the period of the RAAP Agreement
  • Have at least 40 per cent of operations spent in New South Wales
  • Use grant funds only on activities undertaken within New South Wales and on staff, students or equipment located in New South Wales
  • Not be an unsuccessful applicant under the Commonwealth Industrial Transformation and Research Program ARC's 2025 ITRP Selection Round
4

When does the 2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP close?

Applications closed on 9 Mar 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Eligible grant activities must be undertaken within New South Wales and may include employing technical and engagement staff at NSW nodes, supporting scholarships or fellowships for students or post-doctoral researchers located in NSW, supporting travel or exchanges for NSW-based researchers or visits to NSW, covering rent or fit-out of NSW offices and laboratories, and purchasing or leasing instrumentation or plant equipment located in NSW.
6

How do I apply for the 2025 NSW RAAP Co-Investment Round - ITRP?

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